SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6 - Fixed-term contract of 9 months

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Bromley seeks a SCPHN School Nurse for a fixed-term role. The position involves delivering high-quality nursing care to improve the health of school-aged children and collaborating with schools and families. Applicants need a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification and should have experience working in a School Nursing team. This role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a salary range of £44,485 - £52,521 per annum.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing.
• Recent experience working within a School Nursing team is required.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality skilled nursing care within Bromley schools.
• Work with schools, families, and the community to improve health for school-aged children.
• Support schools in health promotion and safeguarding strategies.

Skills

Ability to work with children of all ages

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work in a multi-agency setting

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)

Tools

EMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6 - Fixed-term contract of 9 months

Band 6

Main area Children and Young People Grade Band 6 Contract 8 months (Fixed-term contract to cover a staff employment break of 8 months) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full-time preferable but part-time would be considered. Term-time only contracts are not available for this post.) Job ref 848-BHC-341-25

Site Hollybank Town Orpington Salary £44,485 - £52,521 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2025 23:59

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6

Full‑time post, 37.5 hours per week however part‑time hours would be considered

Fixed‑term position for 8 months, to cover a period of employment break

Term‑time contracts are not available with this post

The post-holder will be the named School Nurse for schools within the area. This role will incorporate a supervisory role for staff nurses working within the school nursing service.

The post holder will work as a member of the School Nursing Service and will work with schools, families, and the wider community to improve the health of school‑aged children identifying the more vulnerable, and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential.

This will be done by delivering the requirements from the service specification. They will work closely with the identified senior manager in each school providing expert information, guidance, and assessments as required.

They will support schools to empower parents, and CYP to make decisions that affect their health and wellbeing. They will work across health and education professionals and institutions, breaking down barriers to improve the sharing of information, ideas, and expertise.

Working with the Team lead they will develop appropriate databases, and contribute to reports as necessary reporting any issues/concerns that may arise.

Interview expected to be held week commencing 5th January 2026

Main duties of the job

As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed to meeting the health needs of children and young people through the delivery of the 5‑19 Healthy Child Programme.

The school nurse will deliver high‑quality evidence‑based skilled nursing care within the schools of Bromley. You will be responsible for a defined caseload of secondary schools, and supporting junior staff with the management of primary schools. Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing, and have post‑graduate experience of working within a School Nursing team.

Adheres to the NMC Code and maintains own professional requirements in line with revalidation procedure.

Participates actively in continuing education programs and accepts responsibility for professional and self‑development.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people, and adults.

Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, the opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working with the team lead they will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.

Works in partnership with the local Health Visiting service to ensure seamless care as the child progresses from the early years into school.

Adheres to and works within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.

Develops accurate factual reports, and attends case conferences, and other multi‑professional meetings as required for identified children and their families.

Meets with all identified children at least once a term, and refers/signposts to other professionals/ services if identified.

Works in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.

Works in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.

E.g. contributing to keeping CYP safe from the dangers of radicalization and extremism and promoting safe practices and a culture of safety, including e‑safety.

Offers strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.

Works in liaison with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.

Promotes emotional well‑being through the school‑aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.

Has knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well‑being e.g. online, training packages.

Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long‑term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.

Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.

Ensures services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.

Works to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.

Develops and maintains professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.

Attends regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team, leads by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.

Works with the Team Lead to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.

Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using Radar and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.

Supports skill mix staff effectively, addressing issues such as poor performance and informing the Locality Lead of any issues in a timely fashion.

Participates in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.

Acts as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post‑registration students. Facilitates other students as required. Acts as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service.

Acts as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.

Identifies own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.

Remains up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.

Please see the attached JD and job spec.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)
• Evidence of further professional learning relating to Children's public health nursing

Professional Registration

• Current NMC registration

Training

• Experience in delivering Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Basic Life Support training
• Child safeguarding Level 3 training

Specific Skills

• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a multi‑agency setting
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes – clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing needs
• Excellent organisational skills for self and others
• Understanding of service performance and outcomes
• Knowledge of managing change

IT Skills

• Computer Literate
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of using EMIS

Experience

• Recent experience of working within a School Nursing team
• Recent experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people
• Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children
• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to provide a high standard of care
• High professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes
• Committed to the 6 C's
• Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co‑owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work‑related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.